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The Odyssey SeriesThe Musical Glow of the Garifuna - The Garifuna People, descendants of West African Central African the Caribbean, and the (Er-rah-wahk) Arawak people, represent a group of shipwrecked enslaved Africans who intermarried with locals on the island known today as St. Vincent. In time the Garifuna people would be deported to the Central American coast in the late eighteenth century...

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 5 of 10 - 2/27 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Have you ever sat on the deck outside a cabin in northern Wisconsin and looked at the sky? John Hildebrand has done so many times, and helps us share his wonder at what's out there.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

Central TimeWalker Backlash Over CPAC Comments, Grammy Winner Cory Smythe - Classical pianist Cory Smythe frequents the Badger State when he plays with the Present Music ensemble in Milwaukee. He also just won a Grammy. We talk to Smythe about winning the prestigious award, and performing in Wisconsin. We also speak with a reporter covering CPAC about Governor Walker's comments comparing his reposnse to Act 10 protesters to how he might respond to ISIS.

Central TimeWisconsin News Roundup, Gogebic Taconite Mining Closing - From Right to Work legislation, to changes in the DNR leadership board, Wisconsin had plenty of important news stories come up this week. We speak to three members of WPR's news team to review the major headlines of the week. We also cover the closing of the Gogebic Taconite mine office in Northern Wisconsin.

Central TimeAmerica's Test Kitchen And Slow Cookers, Homeland Security Shutdown Averted - Crock-Pots are great for when you just want to throw some ingredients together and let them cook while doing other things, but we want to know how to make our slow-cooked meals truly great. We discuss how to get the most out of our dishes with the experts from America's Test Kitchen. Then, we cover this morning's Senate vote which averted a looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security while removing restrictions on President Obama's executive action on immigration.

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 4 of 10 - 2/26 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Driving North in the springtime is a rite of passage for Hildebrand. "There's a stark beauty to all this empty space," he write, "carved out woods and bare earth and held in place by a few fence lines.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowHow To Keep Your Heart Healthy - Kathleen is joined by a cardiologist and professor at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin to discuss the things we all should be doing to have a healthy heart. Exercise, stress reduction, and eating right are all-important. They'll also discuss the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease and heart attack signs and symptoms.
Guest(s): Dr. Stacey Gardiner

The Joy Cardin ShowThe Many Uses Of Lavender - Get a break from the doldrums of winter with a discussion about spring! Joy Cardin talks with the owners of the largest lavender farm in the Midwest, located on Washington Island. They discuss the many uses for the purple plant – including culinary, health, cosmetic and more – and why it’s experiencing a renaissance in the U.S.
Guest(s): Edgar Anderson, Martine Anderson

To the Best of Our KnowledgeFuture Faces (Updated) - What’s the face of the future? New technologies are raising questions about what you see in the mirror every day… from amazing new face transplantation surgeries to software that takes a kind of fingerprint of your face. Future faces – next time on TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE.

Central TimeNon-fiscal Budget Items, Cris Plata In Studio - Understandably, most of the news about the coming budget has been about financial items like cuts to the UW system and plans to fund Wisconsin's roads. There are, however, some important non-fiscal items that a reporter says people should be aware of too. Then, musician Cris Plata is in the studio to give us a preview of some of his latest songs.

Central TimeGetting The Most Out Of Social Security, Door County Sled Dogs - With more than 2,500 rules and guidelines in the Social Security system, it can be tough to know if you're getting all the benefits you've earned. An author offers some tips on navigating the complex system to maximize your benefits. We also learn about a Door County rescue program that raises sled dogs for education and entertainment.

Central TimeFCC Votes To Protect Net Neutrality; Wolf Hunt Documentary - Wolf hunting is a contentious issue in Wisconsin and across the nation. We take a look at a new documentary on the wolf hunt in Wisconsin that argues that wolves are victims of our political system. We also ask what today's FCC vote on net neutrality means for the future of the Internet.